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| - | District Ventures helps small businesses rev their engines | District Ventures helps small businesses rev their engines July 9, 2016 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
Arlene talks with Dianne Buckner of CBC News on how District Ventures is helping Canadian entrepreneurs scale up their busines... |
| - | Delicious butternut squash soup with Borderland Chicken Bone Broth | Delicious butternut squash soup with Borderland Chicken Bone Broth December 28, 2019 districtventures Recipes
Are you looking for a healthy and tasty holiday soup everybody will love? This butternut squash soup recipe packs extra flavour an... |
| - | Healthy Easter treats from District Ventures | Healthy Easter treats from District Ventures April 22, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
April 22, 2019 — We hope you enjoyed a fantastic Easter Weekend! Did you know U.S. consumers are expected to spend almost $6 billion on food for East... |
| - | Arlene’s investment in CPG | Arlene’s investment in CPG March 28, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
March 28, 2017 — Our founder and CEO Arlene Dickinson sat down with The Globe and Mail on to talk about her investment portfolio and why she’s betting on Ca... |
| - | Providing Entrepreneurs with the Support They Need | Providing Entrepreneurs with the Support They Need October 2, 2015 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
Arlene talks about the importance of supporting entrepreneurs in her piece for the Calgary Herald.
“There’s an entrepreneurial move... |
| - | Welcoming back Mike McNeil | Welcoming back Mike McNeil September 16, 2020 Phil News
District Ventures is a unique ecosystem which is home to professionals beyond just the marketing space. Our accelerator program has some of the country’s greatest minds supporting, men... |
| - | DV Companies Featured on National TV | DV Companies Featured on National TV February 8, 2016 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
Arlene talks to the hosts of CTV’s The Social about some of the innovative entrepreneurs coming out of District Ventures.
Watch HERE.
Please Sha... |
| - | Healthy snack company, Little Tucker, launches into Sobeys | Healthy snack company, Little Tucker, launches into Sobeys October 22, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
October 22, 2018 – We’re excited to share that Cohort Five member Little Tucker, creator of plant-based energy balls and snacks, has ... |
| - | Arlene Dickinson gives her top tips for how to win at life | Arlene Dickinson gives her top tips for how to win at life January 21, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
January 21, 2019 – Arlene Dickinson sat down with Your Morning host Ben Mulroney today to give her top tips for how to win at life!
W... |
| - | District Ventures Capital invests in Cohort III company Chickapea Pasta | District Ventures Capital invests in Cohort III company Chickapea Pasta August 3, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
August 3, 2017 — District Ventures Capital, Arlene Dickinson’s venture capital fund for food and health compani... |
| - | Ingredients for Growth – Arlene’s interview with Canadian Food Insights | Ingredients for Growth – Arlene’s interview with Canadian Food Insights June 17, 2015 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
“Food and Beverage are so important to our health and wellness that I want to make sure that I can help those co... |
| - | Easy vegan tacos with a crunchy twist courtesy of Zak Organics | Easy vegan tacos with a crunchy twist courtesy of Zak Organics December 24, 2019 districtventures Recipes
Kick Taco Tuesdays up a notch with this vegetarian taco featuring Zak Organics crunchy peas, avocado, and a fresh vegetable mix.
Prepa... |
| - | Terry O’Reilly shares his marketing advice for entrepreneurs | Terry O’Reilly shares his marketing advice for entrepreneurs August 22, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized
August 22, 2017 — CBC host, author, and entrepreneur, Terry O’Reilly, joined Arlene Dickinson on this week’s episode of Venturing Ou... |
| - | Arlene Dickinson offers entrepreneurs fresh advice on new CBC podcast | Arlene Dickinson offers entrepreneurs fresh advice on new CBC podcast July 18, 2017 Phil Uncategorized 0 Comments
July 18, 2017 — We are excited to announce that our CEO Arlene Dickinson has launched a new podcast series with CBC!
Venturing... |
| - | How business leaders are nurturing Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit | How business leaders are nurturing Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit December 13, 2016 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
December 31, 2016 — Business leaders like Arlene and DV mentor Jennifer Carlson of Baby Gourmet are helping put ... |
| - | Cohort X: Demo Day | Cohort X: Demo Day March 1, 2021 Mercedes Bridle Uncategorized
Last week, Cohort X members of our accelerator program participated in Demo Day. Did you miss the live stream? No worries.
Watch the video below to see entrepreneurs from Cohort... |
| - | Cohort I member Greenlid Envirosciences takes home national innovation award
Next, they set the stage to launch two new products in 2019. | Cohort I member Greenlid Envirosciences takes home national innovation award December 21, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
Next, they set the stage to launch two new products in 2019. December 21, 2018 – Cohort I member Greenlid Envirosc... |
| - | District Ventures Announces the Addition of Commercial Kitchen to Ecosystem | District Ventures Announces the Addition of Commercial Kitchen to Ecosystem November 12, 2019 districtventures News
Last week, District Ventures officially announced the latest addition to our ecosystem – District Ventures Kitchen. Formerly... |
| - | Celebrate Halloween with This Healthy and Tasty Homemade Treat | Celebrate Halloween with This Healthy and Tasty Homemade Treat October 31, 2019 districtventures Recipes
Halloween and healthy eating? Yes. This year, we don’t want you to be scared of indulging and have come through with a chocolate protei... |
| - | District Ventures opens applications for its seventh cohort
October 16, 2018 – Calling all Canadian food, beverage and health companies! We’re taking applications for our next cohort. | District Ventures opens applications for its seventh cohort October 16, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
October 16, 2018 – Calling all Canadian food, beverage and health companies! We’re taking applications for our next cohort.
Each mem... |
| - | District Ventures Forms Board to Support Accelerator and Kitchen Program | District Ventures Forms Board to Support Accelerator and Kitchen Program January 27, 2021 Mercedes Bridle News
This week, District Ventures officially announced the formation of a new board tasked with guiding the District Ventures Accelera... |
| - | Diana Olsen shares how she grew her company from the ground up | Diana Olsen shares how she grew her company from the ground up August 9, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
August 9, 2017 — CEO and founder of Balzac’s Coffee Roasters, Diana Olsen, joined Arlene on this week’s episode of Ventu... |
| - | Top 40: Over and Under 40 | Top 40: Over and Under 40 November 12, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
Congratulations are in order for two District Ventures Accelerator alumni. Laura Incognito of Little Tucker and Graydon Moffat of Graydon Skincare were recently reco... |
| - | Tax tips for entrepreneurs from BDO Canada | Tax tips for entrepreneurs from BDO Canada March 2, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
March 2, 2019 — Running a business is no easy feat! And with tax season here, we know how overwhelming it can get. Taxes are complex, and it can be chal... |
| - | Arlene announces her return to Dragons’ Den | Arlene announces her return to Dragons’ Den April 11, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
April 11, 2017 — Exciting news! Arlene will rejoin the hit series Dragons’ Den for its 12th season.
Arlene left the show in 2015 to launch ... |
| - | Christine Magee shares the lessons she’s learned from building Sleep Country Canada | Christine Magee shares the lessons she’s learned from building Sleep Country Canada August 15, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized
August 15, 2017 — President and co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, Christine Magee, joined Arlene Dickinson ... |
| - | Arlene surpasses $25 million goal for venture capital fund | Arlene surpasses $25 million goal for venture capital fund March 7, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
March 7, 2017 — Exciting news! Arlene Dickinson has raised over $25 million for her venture capital fund, District Ventures L... |
| - | Cohort III members share first year of business learnings with YouInc | Cohort III members share first year of business learnings with YouInc June 14, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
June 14, 2018 — Recently our members were featured in a YouInc article where they shared lessons from their first year in bus... |
| - | Dino Trevisani gives advice on how entrepreneurs can build a successful business | Dino Trevisani gives advice on how entrepreneurs can build a successful business July 25, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
July 25, 2017 — On this week’s episode of Venturing Out with Arlene Dickinson, Arlene is joined by Pres... |
| - | Adventure cocktail mixers company, BarCountry, partners with MEC and Cabela’s | Adventure cocktail mixers company, BarCountry, partners with MEC and Cabela’s November 23, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
November 23, 2018 — Looking to take a margarita out on your next snowy adventure? Cohort IV member BarCountry is ... |
| - | Family Values: Business as a Dad | Family Values: Business as a Dad June 14, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
June 14, 2019 — There is business, and then there is business as a Dad. Life/work balance? These such acrobatics are worthy of a circus act. It’s no doubt that pa... |
| - | Arlene on Alberta’s Entrepreneurial Spirit | Arlene on Alberta’s Entrepreneurial Spirit December 23, 2015 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
As the guest columnist for the Calgary Herald’s Christmas Fund 2015 campaign, Arlene talks about the difficult economic situation in Albe... |
| - | Jann Arden discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur in the music industry | Jann Arden discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur in the music industry July 24, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
July 24, 2017 — Musician, restaurateur and author, Jann Arden joined Arlene Dickinson on Episode 1 of... |
| - | Meet the maker: Calgary Heritage Roasting Company | Meet the maker: Calgary Heritage Roasting Company December 2, 2016 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
Cohort III member Calgary Heritage Roasting Company talks with the Calgary Herald on how they started their business. Continue read... |
| - | Arlene Dickinson wants more investing in women entrepreneurs | Arlene Dickinson wants more investing in women entrepreneurs March 19, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
March 19, 2018 — Our CEO Arlene Dickinson calls for more action when it comes to investing in women entrepreneurs.
She recently sat d... |
| - | Arlene tells investors to look beyond the oilpatch | Arlene tells investors to look beyond the oilpatch February 11, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
February 11, 2017 — Our founder and CEO Arlene Dickinson recently spoke with the Calgary Herald and shared her perspective on how... |
| - | Arlene Talks DV with CBC | Arlene Talks DV with CBC October 13, 2015 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
Arlene offers her of definition of success for the accelerator in this CBC interview.
“Having companies that go through the accelerator, go on to grow and t... |
| - | A Mother’s Mark | A Mother’s Mark May 11, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
May 11, 2019 — She occupies the most important job in the world. It’s 24/7 and requires more heart than any other, and she may just be our first glimpse into what “Director of Oper... |
| - | Canada needs smart investments | Canada needs smart investments March 2, 2016 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
March 2, 2016 — Arlene joins Annette Verschuren, chair and CEO of NRStor and a former president of Home Depot Canada, and Stewart Elgie, a professor of l... |
| - | District Ventures teams up with Circle K | District Ventures teams up with Circle K May 1, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
May 1, 2019 — It’s becoming even easier to get your healthy snack fix now that Circle K has welcomed an assortment of District Ventures products. Starting t... |
| - | The Story Behind SoCIAL Lite Vodka | The Story Behind SoCIAL Lite Vodka January 25, 2016 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
The founders of SoCIAL Lite Vodka talk product development, marketing and working with Arlene in this Financial Post feature.
Continue reading HER... |
| - | What’s New at the Accelerator | What’s New at the Accelerator January 20, 2021 Phil News
With our accelerator program recruiting for the next cohort, we sat down to chat with Program Manager, Kalyan Chinnamanthur. Working closely with the entrepreneurs in the accelerator,... |
| - | Meet the game changing businesses in Cohort Seven | Meet the game changing businesses in Cohort Seven June 21, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
We are excited to announce the graduates from our seventh cohort!
The cohort includes five innovative companies in the consumer goods food and he... |
| - | District Ventures announces exciting group of Canadian entrepreneurs for sixth cohort
October 24, 2018 – The cohort includes seven unique companies from multiple categories across the consumer packag... | District Ventures announces exciting group of Canadian entrepreneurs for sixth cohort October 24, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
October 24, 2018 – The cohort includes seven unique companies from multiple categories across the consumer... |
| - | Tips for Young Canadian Brands | Tips for Young Canadian Brands February 22, 2021 Mercedes Bridle Uncategorized
Serene Martin is the Executive in Residence at District Ventures Accelerator. She’s worked in the food and beverage space for over 20 years and has a passion for... |
| - | Meet the businesses in Cohort X | Meet the businesses in Cohort X February 24, 2021 Mercedes Bridle Uncategorized
The tenth cohort of our accelerator program consists of nine innovative Canadian product companies in the food and beverage, and health and wellness categories.... |
| - | The Best Valentine’s Day Dessert | The Best Valentine’s Day Dessert February 12, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
February 12, 2019 — Despite popular belief, Valentine’s Day is really only about one thing: sweets! Did you know that consumers are expected to spend $448 mil... |
| - | District Ventures and IBM create new innovation space for Canadian entrepreneurs | District Ventures and IBM create new innovation space for Canadian entrepreneurs March 14, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
March 14, 2017 — On March 8, we announced the new District Ventures and IBM Innovation Space in Calgar... |
| - | Galvani, Dickinson, Forging Ties | Galvani, Dickinson, Forging Ties December 21, 2015 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
Get the story behind Arlene’s partnership with the Calgary entrepreneurs who are transforming heated apparel.
Continue reading HERE.
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| - | Arlene Returns to her Entrepreneurial Roots | Arlene Returns to her Entrepreneurial Roots October 13, 2015 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
“She may have left The Dragon’s Den, but entrepreneur and best-selling author Arlene Dickinson has decided to apply her talents to creati... |
| - | District Ventures and Sunterra Market join forces to promote entrepreneurialism | District Ventures and Sunterra Market join forces to promote entrepreneurialism February 1, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
February 1, 2017 — District Ventures and Sunterra Market have joined forces to support Canadian entre... |
| - | Our guide to the new Sunterra Market and Café next to District Ventures | Our guide to the new Sunterra Market and Café next to District Ventures March 11, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
March 11, 2019 — Sunterra Market and Café’s newest location opened this week! The Kensington market and café is adjacent t... |
| - | The best oatmeal cookie for National Oatmeal Cookie Day | The best oatmeal cookie for National Oatmeal Cookie Day April 30, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
April 30, 2019 — Looking for the best oatmeal cookie? District Ventures has THE list for you.
Today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day! Who ca... |
| - | Matthew Corrin shares his insights of being a young entrepreneur and how to succeed | Matthew Corrin shares his insights of being a young entrepreneur and how to succeed August 1, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized 0 Comments
August 1, 2017 — Matthew Corrin, founder and CEO of Freshii, joins Arlene on this week’s episode of... |
| - | Stop in at the New Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. Café | Stop in at the New Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. Café June 27, 2019 districtventures News
Calgary Heritage Roasting Company’s (CHRC) new café in Ramsay is THE spot to plan your next coffee date. Co-founders Mike Wenzlawe and Jamie Parker po... |
| - | Healthy eating made easy with District Ventures | Healthy eating made easy with District Ventures January 25, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
January 25, 2019 – Canada’s new food guide debuted this week – eliminating the traditional four food groups and recommended serving sizes while ... |
| - | District Ventures announces its fourth cohort | District Ventures announces its fourth cohort May 31, 2017 districtventures Uncategorized
May 31, 2017 — Today, we’ve announced the 17 game-changing companies that will participate in our fourth cohort – our largest cohort to date!
Over the... |
| - | Arlene Dickinson’s thoughts on Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation | Arlene Dickinson’s thoughts on Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation July 19, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
July 19, 2018 — In a recent interview, our CEO Arlene Dickinson sat down with Mediaplanet to share her thoughts on innovati... |
| - | Six easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint for Earth Day | Six easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint for Earth Day April 22, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
April 22, 2019 — Happy Earth Day! Celebrated worldwide every April 22, the purpose of Earth Day is to encourage people of all ages to ... |
| - | Super Bowl Food Ideas for a Healthy Super Bowl Sunday | Super Bowl Food Ideas for a Healthy Super Bowl Sunday February 1, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
February 1, 2019 – To many, sporting events and unhealthy eating are inseparable. It doesn’t have to be that way, though! The team at Dist... |
| - | District Ventures announces its Demo Day roster | District Ventures announces its Demo Day roster June 20, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
June 20, 2018 — We are excited to announce the companies that will be presenting at District Ventures Demo Day on June 27!
The six companies will t... |
| - | Local BBQ sauce brand Bow Valley BBQ wins eight international awards | Local BBQ sauce brand Bow Valley BBQ wins eight international awards February 26, 2019 districtventures Uncategorized
February 26, 2019 – Cohort II alumni Bow Valley BBQ came out on top at the 5th Annual World Hot Sauce Awards held in Baton... |
| - | Cohort II member Bow Valley BBQ takes home win at 11th Annual Hot Pepper Awards | Cohort II member Bow Valley BBQ takes home win at 11th Annual Hot Pepper Awards May 31, 2018 districtventures Uncategorized
Bow Valley BBQ founder Jamie Ayles.
May 31, 2018 — We are proud to share some exciting news! Cohort II member Bow Va... |